riddleman: (A trap.)
Edward Nygma ([personal profile] riddleman) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2017-11-07 12:16 am

[video] Fresh from Gotham

Riddle me this, what's easy to get into but hard to get out of?

[Whatever the answer is, he doesn't seem inclined to give it. He, that is a slender man in a nice, tailored suit - dark enough to pass as black, but actually green pinstripe - looking at the camera with a smile.]

Before coming here, things were going really well for me.

[He says that, but there are dark bruises around his throat, looking suspiciously like they were left by hands throttling him. Maybe he has a low bar for 'well'.]

I lived in a mansion. [There's the distant sound of something smashing.] I had a nice job, recently promoted. After what I've been through before, it was a big improvement. [There's another smash. That's definitely ceramic hitting a wall. Like a plate. Maybe a cup.] But now I'm here and my job is to be architect for a puzzle page. Not exactly much of a challenge, you'll agree. So I was wondering if there might be any job openings more suited for my qualifications?

I'm a forensic scientist with years of experience working cases for the Gotham City Police Department. [A book flies behind Edward as he talks, hitting the wall.] That likely means nothing to most of you, so let me assure you that it means that I'm very, very used to strange cases. What is crime like around here? Perhaps I could lend a hand.

[A cushion hits Edward in the shoulder, bouncing off slowly as another voice starts to yell, full of sass and anger.]

Hello! I'm sorry, have I been talking to myself? In what universe are you getting a job here? We are not going backwards. No, this is NOT happening. This is unacceptable. Do you hear me? Unacceptable!

[In the background, what can only be described as some kind of weird, gothic disco vampire type of guy, holding up a cup in a threatening manner.] Tell them who I am!

[Edward turns his head to lower his voice, hissing at Oswald in a quieter voice that's still perfectly audible.] How about I tell them when you're not acting a tenth your age? Whatever. As you wish, Mr Mayor.

[With that he straightens up, gesturing at Oswald in a very exaggerated way, voice loud and clear.]

Ladies! Gentlemen! Others! Allow me to introduce Oswald Cobblepot, the esteemed mayor of Gotham City, who occasionally even acts like it.

[Once again, off screen, the sound of something else smashing can be heard before:] Oh, bite me, Edward!


[ooc: Special permissions post for Edward can be found here, only fill it out if you feel like it, no pressure!]
itistolaugh: (13)

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[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-06 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh my god oh my god oh my god. She has to spend a solid minute shrieking in excitement and yelling at Crane to check the network before she can get presentable for hellos. ]

Ohh, we have got a lot to talk about.
picksthenames: (I have so many ideas)

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[personal profile] picksthenames 2017-11-06 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Trouble? It's trouble, right? From my experience, it's trouble. Easy to get into it, hard as hell to get out of the game.

[ Really, Cisco, that's the part you're focusing on? ]

Anyway, I don't know much about the crime around here that isn't imPort-related. My buddy is-slash-was a CSI for CCPD, you should probably talk to him. From what I've heard about Gotham, you've probably dealt with cases as weird as the ones we get in Central City.

[ And from what he's heard of Gotham, he's not surprised that the mayor is at least a little bit insane-o. ]
pyrogue: (the hell)

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[personal profile] pyrogue 2017-11-06 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
What the fuck universe are you from?

[ Mick isn't super connected to the Gotham Scene but he's pretty sure Cobblepot has never been mayor. ]
beaky: (gonna murder you)

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[personal profile] beaky 2017-11-06 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a haughty look.]

Language, sir. [Yes, that is what matters the most. This guy swearing. Priorities.] Manners cost nothing.
pyrogue: (hot under the collar)

[personal profile] pyrogue 2017-11-06 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, right. [ Mick honestly doesn't really know what to say to that. ] You really Mayor of Gotham?
itistolaugh: with his love goose. (Going shopping at antique markets)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-06 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Harley Quinn, also from Gotham. You may not have heard of me yet.

Have you two fine gentlemen already had dinner? We would be just thrilled to host.
beaky: (drinking away the pain)

[personal profile] beaky 2017-11-06 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I can't say I care for your tone. You should consider how you speak to people. [He will fight you. Fight you the end. Fight everyone. Today is a day for fighting.] Why would I say I'm mayor if I'm not mayor? Of course I'm mayor. Or, I suppose, was.
beaky: (i am so done)

[personal profile] beaky 2017-11-06 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[You know what? He's throwing the juice jug right on at you.]
pyrogue: (weird shit happens at cadmus)

[personal profile] pyrogue 2017-11-06 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Gotham don't exist here so yeah, you're probably not mayor anymore. Sorry.
beaky: (this day sucks so much)

[personal profile] beaky 2017-11-06 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, really? Because that hadn't occurred to me. Thank you so much for stating the obvious, sir. You must truly be an asset to this city.

[Did you ask for some salt? Too bad. You're getting it.] Would you like to make any other obvious statements?
picksthenames: (yeah... actually...)

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[personal profile] picksthenames 2017-11-06 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Sweet. Is it my turn now? What do you have that I use more than you do?

[ Cisco likes riddles. They're not as fun as mechanical puzzles, but it's always fun to solve one. ]

Yeah, I'm familiar. Never been, I'm more of a midwest guy. Central City, born and raised. But it sounds like our Earths are at least similar. Last I checked, neither Central or Gotham are on the maps here.

As for imPort crime... [ He makes a face, scratching at a spot behind his ear. ] Stuff always goes wonky at swear ins. Few months back somebody flooded Nonah and released a bunch of killer butterflies? Stuff like that.
pyrogue: (burning up)

[personal profile] pyrogue 2017-11-06 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Sorry. [ He's kind of apologetic but not really apologetic. ] So, why's he your problem?
itistolaugh: Never bunt. (Bunting: Premature Ejaculation.)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-06 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It is so nice to see the boys getting along. ]

Ha! I'll hide the breakables after I send the address to your comm. Do you prefer Indian, or Italian?
itistolaugh: (You can't give the baby magic mushrooms!)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-06 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Be.

Nice.
beaky: (what even are you saying)

[personal profile] beaky 2017-11-06 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Excuse me, miss, while I appreciate and admire your forwardness and your insistence. Very charming. [He does not. You can almost hear the bristling.] We do not need dinner plans. And just because we are from the same town does not mean that we are required to dine together.

Besides, we already have plans. [He has no idea what those plans are but he is not losing Edward to you and your demon purse.]
divaricate: sways @ dw (➤ commission [7])

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[personal profile] divaricate 2017-11-06 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Is 'alternate universes' an acceptable answer to that riddle?

[Ha-ha, look who thinks she's funny.

Wanda has a Sokovian accent, which is one that could also be mistaken for a Serbian one for those that know Serbian accents. Otherwise, vaguely Eastern-ish European.

She rests her chin on her palm, red wisps around her fingertips as she is levitating her device far away enough from her that it's not a SUPER CLOSE UP of her face, broadcasting her reply from what looks like a table in a bakery. She's on her break at work. A cup of tea is beside her and a half finished cinnamon roll is on a small plate.]


If you're used to strange crime, you might find this place a bit normal. Shit gets weird when alternate universes are involved.
pyrogue: (hair follicles elude local man)

[personal profile] pyrogue 2017-11-06 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
If it helps, you'll probably still be mayor if you get sent back. Apparently you get sent back same time, same place you left.

[ Mick's decided to be polite but less outright friendly than he'd normally be because this guy is kinda super irritating him. ]
pyrogue: (temperature rising)

[personal profile] pyrogue 2017-11-06 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm trying!
itistolaugh: Where's your bag dispenser? (Excuse me. Where's the shitbag room?)

[personal profile] itistolaugh 2017-11-06 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw Ozzie, you can be honest with me. Oh excuse me. It's Mr. Mayor now, isn't it?

Well, Mr. Mayor, if you already have dinner plans I guess it just can't be helped. I'll have to pop by for breakfast instead.

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